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Old 02-21-2018, 04:25 PM   #1
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studbaker bus???

never heard of this one folks...it might need a bit of cleaning though
https://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/d...440655735.html

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Old 02-21-2018, 04:29 PM   #2
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It would be cool to bring back to life if you had the time,money and shop to do it.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:32 PM   #3
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yeah...but the deal breaker, I think...no title...
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:47 PM   #4
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yeah...but the deal breaker, I think...no title...
In a number of states that is not a problem. Here in WA you can apply for a title and get a limited title and after three years you get a normal title.

The potential fly in the ointment is that, during the three years, someone can come along and show ownership documents and then you have a fight on your hands.

Reality is that if you go through this process on a vehicle that has been basically been abandoned for many years this is quite unlikely.

Also, VT will register it by mail with just a bill of sale.

Cool looking old bus. I hope someone rescues it.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:50 PM   #5
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Here it would be a bill of sale a VIN and file for lost title.
Show pics and say you are restoring it.
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Old 02-21-2018, 04:56 PM   #6
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Here it would be a bill of sale a VIN and file for lost title.
Show pics and say you are restoring it.
Yeah...TX is stupid about a lot of stuff...pretty sure you'd have to register out of state...WA law makes sense...my budget, ADHD, and bipolar just wouldn't suit this project[emoji2]

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Old 02-21-2018, 05:08 PM   #7
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The budget is the only part that wouldn't fit?
With the others in the end it COULD end up being better than a studebaker.
Because you argue and debate with yourself and then the next day you don't remember what YALL were fighting about so you do what looks good at the moment.
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Old 02-21-2018, 05:11 PM   #8
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The budget is the only part that wouldn't fit?
With the others in the end it COULD end up being better than a studebaker.
Because you argue and debate with yourself and then the next day you don't remember what YALL were fighting about so you do what looks good at the moment.
[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Something like that...can't remember for sure

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Old 02-21-2018, 07:04 PM   #9
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That bus has been listed for longer than I can remember. The title might be the reason. It is pretty darn dry in Big Spring (except for today) so IF it were a local bus, it might be in "decent" shape.
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That bus has been listed for longer than I can remember. The title might be the reason. It is pretty darn dry in Big Spring (except for today) so IF it were a local bus, it might be in "decent" shape.
Ikr...I'm guessing title too

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That bus has been listed for longer than I can remember. The title might be the reason. It is pretty darn dry in Big Spring (except for today) so IF it were a local bus, it might be in "decent" shape.
Just from the pics I'd say it's a easy clean up [emoji2]

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Old 02-21-2018, 08:05 PM   #12
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How many chances will you get for a Studebaker bus?
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Old 02-21-2018, 08:14 PM   #13
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The engine is either a inline 6 or 8 and a flathead. Those engines are getting expensive to work on and they are tricky as well. I'm sure the stude forums would help with info on engine and trans issues. A place like the Hokee Ass Messenger Board would be a good place to get info. A lot of older more informed guys hang out there.
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Old 02-21-2018, 09:20 PM   #14
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It would be real quaint to restore that engine, but nobody will want to drive it like that.

Better to give it the tango treatment.
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It would be real quaint to restore that engine, but nobody will want to drive it like that.

Better to give it the tango treatment.
Then it would...dance?

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Old 02-22-2018, 08:57 AM   #16
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That's pretty cool. Some of you know how difficult it is to find a Studebaker pickup truck. They've been rare since I was in high school. It's not likely we'll see another studebaker bus. I didn't know they existed.
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:02 AM   #17
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Go for it. Should be easy enough to get parts at your neighborhood Studebaker dealer.
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:35 AM   #18
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Go for it. Should be easy enough to get parts at your neighborhood Studebaker dealer.
Lol...sounds a bit baked

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Old 02-22-2018, 11:51 AM   #19
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The listing says its a automatic transmission that would have to be a later model repower if that is so. But it looks to me like Mrs.Frizzel left another bus years ago.
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The listing says its a automatic transmission that would have to be a later model repower if that is so. But it looks to me like Mrs.Frizzel left another bus years ago.
Maybe so...near big springs...state mental hospital used to be there...

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